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As chairman and president of one of the largest and most diverse
yacht manufacturing groups in the world, Norberto Ferretti must have a tough
time picking one favorite in the fleet. But judging from the way Ferretti’s
Mochi Craft business unit presents its flagship 74 Dolphin, it’s easy to believe
that he may be partial to this particular vessel.
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The goal for Studio Victory Design and Ferretti Group engineers
was to "reinterpret the New England lobster-boat style with Mediterranean
sensitivities." The result might best be described as Lobster Fra’ Diavolo—a spicy twist on a well-liked foundation. Regardless of labels, the 74
has scored with public tastes. Modestly sized but well proportioned, the 74
Dolphin looks at home in a variety of ports and allows her owners to feel
comfortable at home as well, with surprisingly generous elbow room for those who
want to spend extended periods aboard.
 The Mochi Craft’s sinuous hull is topped by an equally graceful
superstructure, which gives her a coupe-like feel. Wraparound forward windows
benefit the internal helm and galley, while two lower ones light the living and
dining areas. The flybridge has three distinct zones: Forward is dining and
socializing, amidships is an external helm, and aft is a bar and grill. Fear
not, plenty of sunbathing is available on the bow, reached via swelling teak
side decks that culminate at the forepeak. (Click image to enlarge)
Designed simply, the aft deck has only a central teak table and
twin benches, leaving the rest of the space open. An electric sunshade extends
from the fixed roof to fend off the elements. Below, a spacious garage houses
both a tender and a PWC, opening hydraulically to reveal a teak deck on the
opposite side of the transom door.
The 74’s exterior signatures are high-gloss teak railings and two-tone color
schemes available in colors including Wonderful Turquoise, Oriental Beige, Deep
Blue and Exotic Red. The classically finished interior utilizes rich caramel
leathers and open-pore teak and makes the 74 Dolphin as appealing indoors as she
is on deck. The designers have provided the perfect blank slate for owners to
personalize. On the main deck, the living area is completely open from the
windshield to the aft bulkhead. The aft boundary of this space, comprising a
sliding door and several large windows, brings the outdoors in whether open or
shut. A teak-and-holly sole in matte finish pulls the entire space together.
 The tender garage is also oversized; when
lowered, its door is a nice swim platform. (Click image to enlarge)
Belowdecks, accommodations are available for eight. The master
cabin is directly at the foot of the stairs and features a small sofa and
independent bathrooms joined by a choice of shower or spa bath. This particular
74 was finished with an azure blue mosaic in the spa bath—a design choice that
fits the area well. A forward VIP, starboard double with twin berths and a
versatile fourth cabin fill the rest of the deck. This fourth cabin features a
low "French" bed with a second Pullman berth, though optional layouts make it an
owner’s office, a laundry room or even a galley. All accommodations are ensuite
and kept simple and elegant with teak-and-holly soles, teak veneers and
shoji-style door panels, which resemble the three-by-three paned windows
inherent in the vernacular of New England architecture. Compared to similar yachts in her range, she is 20 percent
wider, about five tons heavier and nearly three feet longer at the waterline.
Her generous proportions accommodate two 1,522-hp MTU engines, giving her a top
speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots. Ferretti’s exclusive ARG
stabilization system is available as an option.
Mochi Craft
39 0543 787 808
www.mochicraft-yacht.com
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